On January 5, 2009, I was sworn in as Oregon's sixteenth Attorney General. I am deeply honored to assume this post and promise to work as hard as I can to protect the citizens of Oregon, in and out of court.
Hardy Myers has been a great Attorney General. I cannot fill his shoes, but I can promise to follow in his footsteps. I honor his service and wish him and his family well.
As Attorney General, my goals are clear:
Fight crime and protect crime victims
Improve child welfare
Protect the environment
Fight for Oregon consumers, workers, investors, and taxpayers
Promote a positive business climate
Provide great legal services to Oregon's state government; and
Defend the rights of all Oregonians.
The staff of the Oregon Department of Justice is
smart, experienced, and dedicated to the public interest.
I am honored to serve with them as their colleague.